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by tcno1
Sun Oct 28, 2007 6:40 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Cross threaded nut on shower valve body.
Replies: 1
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Cross threaded nut on shower valve body.

I think I may have cross threaded a water inlet fitting into the valve body of a new shower. Is there some way I can still make it water tight or will I need to buy a whole new shower?
by tcno1
Sun Oct 28, 2007 6:35 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: External pipework
Replies: 7
Views: 4292

[quote="bobplum"]yes but they would need to be insulated and preferably boxed in fit isolating valves in side the house so in the event of problems the pipes can be isolated as my father used to say,protection son protection?[/quote] Will normal grey sponge insulation do, if so how thick?
by tcno1
Sun Oct 28, 2007 6:33 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: External pipework
Replies: 7
Views: 4292

[quote="AndyB"]No problem running copper pipe outside.If it was me I'd paint it afterwards to match rest of outside waste pipes[/quote]

But wont I have problems with them freezing?
by tcno1
Sat Oct 27, 2007 3:04 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: External pipework
Replies: 7
Views: 4292

External pipework

Hi, is it ok to run copper pipe along an outside wall? I need to plumb in a washing machine into a converted garage which has no water supply. The nearest and easiest way to get a hot and cold feed to the washing machine seems to be via a downstairs toilet but it would mean running pipes along an ou...
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